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Celtic will have at least two new Bhoys in by the time the Old Firm title battle recommences but will they be too good for Rangers in the second half of the season?

Rival fans on the Hotline are split on the impact Polish striker Patryk Klimala and Ivorian midfielder Ismaila Soro will have in the Scottish Premiership race.

Some Parkhead punters reckon it can give them the edge as they look to recover from the loss to their rivals before the winter break but Gers fans aren’t running scared.

Steven Gerrard hasn’t added to his squad this month but Ibrox legions reckon the tight-knit squad is there strength and that keeping what they have can be key in getting over the line.

It’s Scottish Cup fourth round this weekend with Celtic facing a trip to Firhill tonight and Gers hosting League One Stranraer last night.

But the league dominates the discussion with Neil Lennon’s men heading to Rugby Park on Wednesday as St Mirren visit Ibrox.

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Joe Gilmour , Fife , said: “Celtic will blow Rangers away with their two new recruits. I’ve watched a fair bit of Kilmala online and his goals and energy is just what we need to liven up the team.”

But David Bryce , Troon , said: “Celtic are stockpiling mediocrity. Granted, they are spending a bit of cash but the players are not of the standard required.

“We don’t want development players, we want proven quality. There’s no chance Ismaila Soro and Patryk Klimala will go into the first team.

“We desperately need players to replace James Forrest and Kris Ajer in the first team as a matter of urgency.”

And Alfie Mullin , London , emailed: “Patryk Klimala said he always dreamed of signing for a big club. Why did he sign for Celtic? Is he hoping for a move across the River Clyde?”

Brian Hannah , Linwood , said: “I’ve never even heard of these two new Celtic signings so I hardly think Steven Gerrard will be shaking in his boots.

“We don’t need any new players. Our togetherness is one of our main strengths and the fact we don’t need to dip into the market is testament to the work done in the summer. A new signing might upset the camaraderie.”

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Sam Hagen , Kilmacolm , said: “I was reading in Record Sport Online ’s valuation of the two Old Firm squads and how Celtic’s was £115 million-plus and Rangers around £80 million.

“It’s like Harrods vs Poundstretcher but that doesn’t show on the park as Rangers have outplayed Celtic in their last two encounters.”

Gerrard warned that none of his key players are for sale this month amid interest from Serie A side Roma in Borna Barisic and Leeds United reportedly sniffing around Connor Goldson.

Gordon Ashley , Ayr , said: “Where are all these clubs who were supposedly ready to swoop for Alfredo Morelos and Glen Kamara? “Either they don’t exist or they are rolling around laughing after hearing the asking price and counting up the goals after 13 games against Celtic.

“Dave King must be starting to worry about this £10 million he needs to pay the bills.”